05/02/2014
Learning is not one-size-fits-all
The first thing I do when I start tutoring a new student, no matter what the age or subject, is take time to evaluate their learning style. I have a strong belief in the fact that every student learns differently - learning is not one-size-fits-all.
It has long been known that there are different learning styles that can increase a child's potential to retain information and develop effective study habits. For example: in a typical classroom, some students will process information best by hearing the teacher explain it, some by seeing what is written on the whiteboard and others through hands-on exercises.
Unfortunately given the variety and sheer volume of students in the modern classroom not all of these learning styles can be accounted for at any one time.
The benefit of one on one tutoring is that not only can we account for the learning style of each student but moreover we can focus on the areas that most need work and development.
Bianca
